Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
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Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Hi all,
Well, what can I say about this show except...STUNNING !!! This really is one of the best Classic Ford shows I been to. Absolutely brilliant.
Had a great start to the day with a splendid convoy with John in his 2.8i Special, and as we came off the M25 onto the A127 Southend Road it really was a lovely drive down to Battlesbridge itself on a great stretch of dual carrriageway, and the weather was unbelievable too.
We bumped into Jeff ("oldfords") at the show who was displaying his lovely 3.0. Was great to have a chat with him and of course see his great Capri again after seeing it at The Ace for the first time last week. We even caught him with the bonnet up so could see his amazing power plant !! Great to see you and your cappa Jeff !
Steve, we tried to find you fella but as hard as we looked we just could not spot you. Wemust have been doing something wrong !! We even had another quick look before we left but still no joy. What a shame. Was looking forward to meeting you again and seeing your Lacquer Red Capri . Another time I am sue mate.
Anyway there really was so many wonderful Fords and far too many to take pics of them all so I have chosen a selection and hope you enjoy them....
So to start off I met John at South Mimms this morning. We attracted some attention and got talking to a few people too. I even got offered some free sun cream from a really nice lady who used to own a Capri and still has a burning passion for them. Anyway here we are in the morning sunshine...
20170813_094430 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
what a great start to the day
20170813_094444 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well best start witht he Capri's I suppose...
This 2.0 Ghia was in the general car parking area !
20170813_110622 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now into the show...John recognised this 3.0S from previous shows if I recall...very distinctive number plate
20170813_112957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_112933 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Lovely 2.8i
20170813_113040 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113059 by nicholas bowler, on Flick
Beautiful example...really beautiful
20170813_113044 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113103 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_113131 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i...cant for the life of me remember what colour this is
20170813_120210 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120231 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Even this 3.0 Ghia was wearing shades...
20170813_121720 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121726 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a treat...to see Jeffs ("oldfords") stunning 3.0 again. Beautiful Capri is this. Check out the angel lights conversion too...fannnnntastic !!!
20170813_122135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_122357 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_123423 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
...check out the rear boot spoiler...prob one of the nicest I seen
20170813_123452 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a super 280...
20170813_123640 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123655 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Simply stunning Mk2 Ghia...stunning.
20170813_123757 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123813 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
What a fine pair...almost as good as me and John
20170813_123742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123808 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now for something really special...a immaculate 2.0S...and the owner was a cracking chap. Really nice. Don't know how many times I shook his hand
20170813_123932 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
has to be one of the best examples of a Pinto engine out there...has to be !!
20170813_123915 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
another pic of this Pinto...sorry wont apologise as its spectacular...even better in the flesh !!
20170813_123918 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
the owner did not mind me rolling around on the floor to peek underneath...amazing !! John was amused to see me on my back again
20170813_124839 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
one last pic before I left still drooling...nicw wheels
20170813_125115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i
20170813_130355 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130414 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Jeepers another bleedin 2.8i but lovely in White don't you think
20170813_130715 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130729 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Wonderful 280
20170813_132056 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
yep you guessed it...a 2.8i
20170813_132249 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132303 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Fantastic...really done well imo
20170813_132252 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132307 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Stunner of a 3.0S...really lovely
20170813_132643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now...was this the Crayford at the 45th Brooklands ? Am sure this is the one...and that is the lady who always seemed to be sitting it in at Brooklands every time I returned to take a pic of it Andrew...over to you fella...
20170813_132333 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132344 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132400 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well that's the Capri's done and trust me there were still more but I could not take a pic of every single one. Maybe John might have a few others.
Now for the 'other' fords starting off with some Granada's if I may...
20170813_120544 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120517 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120611 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
a bit closer...wow !
20170813_120617 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120555 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121144 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121159 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now some Cortina's
20170813_121941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120424 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121641 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121653 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Couple of Mustangs
20170813_130546 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130538 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130602 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130634 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130616 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Some Sierra's...this one was in the general carpark on our way into the show...quite rare I think
20170813_110148 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123358 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123343 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
some 'faster' Sierra's
20170813_121259 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121317 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121324 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121403 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121416 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
A P100. Dave if you are looking this is for you fella
20170813_131635 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now the Escorts
20170813_120823 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120837 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121503 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121518 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121542 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121528 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125413 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131654 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131712 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132227 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125329 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_134941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now finally a very rare sight...John with his bonnet up beside me...what an honour We were having a chat about the lights and I seized the moment to get these pictures....thanks John...love em fella !!!
20170813_105139 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105214 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105322 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Anyway folks my laptop is beginning to smoke now. Think its blown a gasket
I hope you enjoyed looking through the pictures with a cup of tea. Sorry if I went a bit over the top but as said this really is a very special show indeed and there really was so many more that I did not take. John, I have done the hard work so over to you to add any you want mate
All the best chaps
Nick
Well, what can I say about this show except...STUNNING !!! This really is one of the best Classic Ford shows I been to. Absolutely brilliant.
Had a great start to the day with a splendid convoy with John in his 2.8i Special, and as we came off the M25 onto the A127 Southend Road it really was a lovely drive down to Battlesbridge itself on a great stretch of dual carrriageway, and the weather was unbelievable too.
We bumped into Jeff ("oldfords") at the show who was displaying his lovely 3.0. Was great to have a chat with him and of course see his great Capri again after seeing it at The Ace for the first time last week. We even caught him with the bonnet up so could see his amazing power plant !! Great to see you and your cappa Jeff !
Steve, we tried to find you fella but as hard as we looked we just could not spot you. Wemust have been doing something wrong !! We even had another quick look before we left but still no joy. What a shame. Was looking forward to meeting you again and seeing your Lacquer Red Capri . Another time I am sue mate.
Anyway there really was so many wonderful Fords and far too many to take pics of them all so I have chosen a selection and hope you enjoy them....
So to start off I met John at South Mimms this morning. We attracted some attention and got talking to a few people too. I even got offered some free sun cream from a really nice lady who used to own a Capri and still has a burning passion for them. Anyway here we are in the morning sunshine...
20170813_094430 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
what a great start to the day
20170813_094444 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well best start witht he Capri's I suppose...
This 2.0 Ghia was in the general car parking area !
20170813_110622 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now into the show...John recognised this 3.0S from previous shows if I recall...very distinctive number plate
20170813_112957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_112933 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Lovely 2.8i
20170813_113040 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113059 by nicholas bowler, on Flick
Beautiful example...really beautiful
20170813_113044 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113103 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_113131 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i...cant for the life of me remember what colour this is
20170813_120210 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120231 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Even this 3.0 Ghia was wearing shades...
20170813_121720 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121726 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a treat...to see Jeffs ("oldfords") stunning 3.0 again. Beautiful Capri is this. Check out the angel lights conversion too...fannnnntastic !!!
20170813_122135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_122357 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_123423 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
...check out the rear boot spoiler...prob one of the nicest I seen
20170813_123452 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a super 280...
20170813_123640 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123655 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Simply stunning Mk2 Ghia...stunning.
20170813_123757 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123813 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
What a fine pair...almost as good as me and John
20170813_123742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123808 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now for something really special...a immaculate 2.0S...and the owner was a cracking chap. Really nice. Don't know how many times I shook his hand
20170813_123932 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
has to be one of the best examples of a Pinto engine out there...has to be !!
20170813_123915 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
another pic of this Pinto...sorry wont apologise as its spectacular...even better in the flesh !!
20170813_123918 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
the owner did not mind me rolling around on the floor to peek underneath...amazing !! John was amused to see me on my back again
20170813_124839 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
one last pic before I left still drooling...nicw wheels
20170813_125115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i
20170813_130355 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130414 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Jeepers another bleedin 2.8i but lovely in White don't you think
20170813_130715 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130729 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Wonderful 280
20170813_132056 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
yep you guessed it...a 2.8i
20170813_132249 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132303 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Fantastic...really done well imo
20170813_132252 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132307 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Stunner of a 3.0S...really lovely
20170813_132643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now...was this the Crayford at the 45th Brooklands ? Am sure this is the one...and that is the lady who always seemed to be sitting it in at Brooklands every time I returned to take a pic of it Andrew...over to you fella...
20170813_132333 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132344 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132400 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well that's the Capri's done and trust me there were still more but I could not take a pic of every single one. Maybe John might have a few others.
Now for the 'other' fords starting off with some Granada's if I may...
20170813_120544 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120517 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120611 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
a bit closer...wow !
20170813_120617 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120555 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121144 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121159 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now some Cortina's
20170813_121941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120424 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121641 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121653 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Couple of Mustangs
20170813_130546 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130538 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130602 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130634 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130616 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Some Sierra's...this one was in the general carpark on our way into the show...quite rare I think
20170813_110148 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123358 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123343 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
some 'faster' Sierra's
20170813_121259 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121317 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121324 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121403 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121416 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
A P100. Dave if you are looking this is for you fella
20170813_131635 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now the Escorts
20170813_120823 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120837 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121503 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121518 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121542 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121528 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125413 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131654 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131712 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132227 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125329 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_134941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now finally a very rare sight...John with his bonnet up beside me...what an honour We were having a chat about the lights and I seized the moment to get these pictures....thanks John...love em fella !!!
20170813_105139 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105214 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105322 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Anyway folks my laptop is beginning to smoke now. Think its blown a gasket
I hope you enjoyed looking through the pictures with a cup of tea. Sorry if I went a bit over the top but as said this really is a very special show indeed and there really was so many more that I did not take. John, I have done the hard work so over to you to add any you want mate
All the best chaps
Nick
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Nice one Nick
The standard of those cars looks great, and plenty for any Fan Good weather too
Andy
The standard of those cars looks great, and plenty for any Fan Good weather too
Andy
Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Nick nice to meet John and your good self today and to talk to people with as much passion for the cars as me, you took some nice photos. My car picked up the award for best club car out all the club displayed cars, chuffed with that
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
HI Nick,
Brilliant photos of an amazing show! Thanks for uploading them.
The standard of cars is just superb, wow!
Is that a photoshopped image John's car with the bonnet up? I never thought I'd see the day......
Andrew.
Brilliant photos of an amazing show! Thanks for uploading them.
The standard of cars is just superb, wow!
Is that a photoshopped image John's car with the bonnet up? I never thought I'd see the day......
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
An amazing array of cars, all of them immaculate. Well done Arnoldhar in getting the prize - your S looks like it deserves it. Beautiful.
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Thanks for all your kiind comments on the pictures chaps. Glad you enjoyed them as much as I did taking them although it took me a while to load them
Mate your best club car award is so well deserved. Your 2.0S is a stunning example indeed....my favourite of the show today but think I already made this obvious
Congratulations once again on your award and look forward to seeing you sgain some time:applaud:
Thanks again chaps. It makes it worth loading so many up when you know they will be well appreciated
All the best
Nick
Fella I did not realise who you were and are on this forum. It was very nice to meet and chat with you too. Thanks for letting me look underneath your CapriArnoldhar wrote:Nick nice to meet John and your good self today and to talk to people with as much passion for the cars as me, you took some nice photos. My car picked up the award for best club car out all the club displayed cars, chuffed with that
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Mate your best club car award is so well deserved. Your 2.0S is a stunning example indeed....my favourite of the show today but think I already made this obvious
Congratulations once again on your award and look forward to seeing you sgain some time:applaud:
Thanks again chaps. It makes it worth loading so many up when you know they will be well appreciated
All the best
Nick
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Hi Nick. I was there on our club stand classic 80' & 90's ford srand. I was tucked in the corner a bit so you probably just missed me! Great pics as always!
We're back there in September so might see you then?
We're back there in September so might see you then?
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Good pics Nick, I enjoyed looking at those. It's not often that we get pics of the underside of cars at shows on here, that could actually be a first! I don't blame you though, looks spotless, it's jaw dropping when you see them that clean isn't it.
Looks like you and John had a fun day out, nice to see members enjoying these cars so much
I met up with Steve (stevemarl) at a local show yesterday, we too had a great time. These cars give you so much don't they, I really can't understand it when I hear some owners of these beauties say it's only a car, I know a couple of people like that.
Glad you had a good day out Nick.
Looks like you and John had a fun day out, nice to see members enjoying these cars so much
I met up with Steve (stevemarl) at a local show yesterday, we too had a great time. These cars give you so much don't they, I really can't understand it when I hear some owners of these beauties say it's only a car, I know a couple of people like that.
Glad you had a good day out Nick.
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Doh! Thats a shame Steve. Was looking forward to having a chat and seeing your Capri. We must have passed close without seeing you .Another time for sure. Glad you liked the pics. Brilliant show wasn't it !Stish704 wrote:Hi Nick. I was there on our club stand classic 80' & 90's ford srand. I was tucked in the corner a bit so you probably just missed me! Great pics as always!
We're back there in September so might see you then?
Paul when I see a car such as this I am never shy to get down and have a peekpbar wrote:Good pics Nick, I enjoyed looking at those. It's not often that we get pics of the underside of cars at shows on here, that could actually be a first!
This really was jaw dropping stuff although my jaw was already on the ground getting this picture
Paul I am glad you enjoyed looking through them too. Its always a pleasure to post them up for others to see. Mate the standard of cars really was amazing. Was a joy to see them especially Arnoldhar's simply gorgeous 2.0S and as said a great chap too !
Paul glad you got out yourself yesterday with Steve. Please give him my regards next time you see him as he has not been on here for a while. Shame as like your good self he is always on hand to offer expert advice/help. I hope all is well with him
I really must try to get up your way some time Paul. As i have said before it would be great to meet you in person
All the best mate
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Sorry to miss this one but on holiday and no wifi
But great pictures there
But great pictures there
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Nice one Jason. This is prob one of the better ClassicFord shows out there and I am lucky its only 45mins from me !Jasonmarie wrote:Sorry to miss this one but on holiday and no wifi
But great pictures there
You really should try to get along to it next year...weather permitting of course
Hope you are enjoying your holiday by the way
All the best
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
When was this show held? I knew nothing about it and only live 15 minutes or so away.
Great photos though, wish i had known about it i probably would have gone myself.
Never heard of someone describe the A127 as a brilliant stretch of road before though.
Great photos though, wish i had known about it i probably would have gone myself.
Never heard of someone describe the A127 as a brilliant stretch of road before though.
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Hi Arya. Mate it was on Sunday just gone. It might have been a bit later in the year last year but its generally around now. This years show crept up on me and John as sure it was later last year. I put up a bit if a last min post on the Events forum. You might not have seen it. Its a stunner of s show with some seriously quality Fords on display. Try to get to it next year ! Glad you enjoyed the picturesArya2.0S wrote:When was this show held? I knew nothing about it and only live 15 minutes or so away
Arya, when you have just spent a week driving a bus and the daily drive around the streets of North London, driving the Laser in convoy with John's 2.8i Special on a lovely sunny quiet Sunday morning....as far as I am concerned that stretch of the A127 we drove down is a brilliant sttetch if roadArya2.0S wrote:Never heard of someone describe the A127 as a brilliant stretch of road before though.
It was the moment, atmostphere, company and the sound of my Pinto behind John's V6....life was just so dam good and I could not stop
Methinks it might be somewhat different mid-week rush hour though
All the best fella
Nick
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Nick You ain't far wrong the Classic Ford at Battlesbridge was a top show this year.
Plenty of top cars and the weather was fantastic to boot.
Great to bump into you and John again.
Excellent photo's, all I can say is you must have the patience of a Saint to upload them all.
Keep up the good work though.
Jeff
Plenty of top cars and the weather was fantastic to boot.
Great to bump into you and John again.
Excellent photo's, all I can say is you must have the patience of a Saint to upload them all.
Keep up the good work though.
Jeff
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Hi All,
What can I say about this what Nick has not already said??? Not much, so I'll just post a Couple more pic's I feel deserve an airing!!!! So, as with Nick, the Cappas....
I was chatting with the Lady who was with this Car and they have owned this for 20 Years and it was the original Press Capri for 'The Professionals', how is that for a claim to fame!!!???
20170813_131253 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I know Nick posted this one already, but when I came across the Artistic shot I took and the effort involved in getting down there, let alone getting back up, well, I had to post it....
20170813_112642 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Now for the Best in Show for Andrew!!! Still amazing having met Andrew and his Capri before, seeing it still in this amazing condition!!! I had to post him cleaning it!!!
20170813_123544 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, that's enough of the Capri's for now. How about a bit of Cortina Power???? And trust me, they don't come more powerful than this one. We followed this in and I had to grad the chap driving it... I was glad I did....
20170813_105733 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Now look under the Bonnet!!!! 5.7 Litre of pure American Power!!!! Sounded amazing!!!!
20170813_105827 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Theoretically, this should have been one of the most Powerful Cortina's on show!!!!
20170813_121527 by John Taylor, on Flickr
South African Import... How come we only got the 2.0L 'S' ???????
20170813_121532 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just a Few more Cortina's, as I do love these MKIII cars!!!!
20170813_120238 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just stunning this one!!!
20170813_120228 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just Great!!! Love the Bonnet Hinges too....
20170813_120201 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Where now??? Lets move back to the Car Park quickly!!! Stunning XR2...
20170813_110012 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just a quick breather from Fords!!!! I don't think you'll mind too much when you see this????
20170813_105650 by John Taylor, on Flickr
The Interior just as good!!!!
20170813_105639 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Something told me this had been some what Modernised for the roads of today... Especially as the Electric Fan was still running!!!
OK then, last one for the car park!!! Stunning Escort, which should have been in the show I recon!!!
20170813_105541 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK then, we've hit the Escort's, lets stick with them a min or 2!!!
20170813_120137 by John Taylor, on Flickr
There really was too much there as usual for this show to come up with enough terms to say how good these really are!!!!
20170813_113046 by John Taylor, on Flickr
So I'm just going to let the cars talk for now!!!
20170813_112935 by John Taylor, on Flickr
What a Line up!!!
20170813_134743 by John Taylor, on Flickr
One of Nick missing his old 4 Door Escort!!!! His could have looked this good...
20170813_125329 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_125213 by John Taylor, on Flickr
A Very nice Harrier!!!!
20170813_125127 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Final Line up of Escorts!!!!
20170813_120648 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK, last Escort from me!!!
20170813_121147 by John Taylor, on Flickr
How about this for a Show breaker then???? We think he must have told the guy on the gate it was an early mock up of the Capri???
20170813_130155 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK then, time for the Automotive Porn!!!! No excuses for these next Pics!!!!
20170813_120700 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_120512 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_120716 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_120728 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_121600 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Those HPE Boys sure know what they are doing!!!! The Engineering on those Manifolds is to Die for!!!! Amazing!!!!
How about a Very convincing line up of GT40's then???
20170813_121754 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Or The Sweeney???
20170813_120454 by John Taylor, on Flickr
What about an Original Cossie then????
20170813_121040 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I have honestly run out of Terms for how good the standard was here. so how about a nice old Crusader then??? These were and still are Great Cars!!!
20170813_130851 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Final Cortina.... Promise!!!!
20170813_131220 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I hope the colour comes out??? This was amazing!!!!
20170813_134808 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_134823 by John Taylor, on Flickr
How about this for the Drag Strip then. The chaos in this were so proud of this, they could not wait to get out and show off the Engine!!!! A Mind Boggling 8HP!!!!!
20170813_125710 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Nick, I think you got a Pic of the Engine, I was too busy chatting with them!!! Ops!!!
Quite a Rare sight now-a-days!!! The Orion, 1.6i.....
20170813_123257 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, I think that is all from me for now, just finally this from over the Pond!!! I did struggle to fit it in the Camera!!!!
20170813_130801 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I actually think this was bigger from this angle!!!! Talk about a Big Block!!!!
20170813_130753 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, as ever. I hope you've enjoyed looking through these as much as I (And Nick.) did taking them. I'm really paying for it now with the Sun Burn!!!! Cheers all,
John...
What can I say about this what Nick has not already said??? Not much, so I'll just post a Couple more pic's I feel deserve an airing!!!! So, as with Nick, the Cappas....
I was chatting with the Lady who was with this Car and they have owned this for 20 Years and it was the original Press Capri for 'The Professionals', how is that for a claim to fame!!!???
20170813_131253 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I know Nick posted this one already, but when I came across the Artistic shot I took and the effort involved in getting down there, let alone getting back up, well, I had to post it....
20170813_112642 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Now for the Best in Show for Andrew!!! Still amazing having met Andrew and his Capri before, seeing it still in this amazing condition!!! I had to post him cleaning it!!!
20170813_123544 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, that's enough of the Capri's for now. How about a bit of Cortina Power???? And trust me, they don't come more powerful than this one. We followed this in and I had to grad the chap driving it... I was glad I did....
20170813_105733 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Now look under the Bonnet!!!! 5.7 Litre of pure American Power!!!! Sounded amazing!!!!
20170813_105827 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Theoretically, this should have been one of the most Powerful Cortina's on show!!!!
20170813_121527 by John Taylor, on Flickr
South African Import... How come we only got the 2.0L 'S' ???????
20170813_121532 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just a Few more Cortina's, as I do love these MKIII cars!!!!
20170813_120238 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just stunning this one!!!
20170813_120228 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just Great!!! Love the Bonnet Hinges too....
20170813_120201 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Where now??? Lets move back to the Car Park quickly!!! Stunning XR2...
20170813_110012 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Just a quick breather from Fords!!!! I don't think you'll mind too much when you see this????
20170813_105650 by John Taylor, on Flickr
The Interior just as good!!!!
20170813_105639 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Something told me this had been some what Modernised for the roads of today... Especially as the Electric Fan was still running!!!
OK then, last one for the car park!!! Stunning Escort, which should have been in the show I recon!!!
20170813_105541 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK then, we've hit the Escort's, lets stick with them a min or 2!!!
20170813_120137 by John Taylor, on Flickr
There really was too much there as usual for this show to come up with enough terms to say how good these really are!!!!
20170813_113046 by John Taylor, on Flickr
So I'm just going to let the cars talk for now!!!
20170813_112935 by John Taylor, on Flickr
What a Line up!!!
20170813_134743 by John Taylor, on Flickr
One of Nick missing his old 4 Door Escort!!!! His could have looked this good...
20170813_125329 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_125213 by John Taylor, on Flickr
A Very nice Harrier!!!!
20170813_125127 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Final Line up of Escorts!!!!
20170813_120648 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK, last Escort from me!!!
20170813_121147 by John Taylor, on Flickr
How about this for a Show breaker then???? We think he must have told the guy on the gate it was an early mock up of the Capri???
20170813_130155 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK then, time for the Automotive Porn!!!! No excuses for these next Pics!!!!
20170813_120700 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_120512 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_120716 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_120728 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_121600 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Those HPE Boys sure know what they are doing!!!! The Engineering on those Manifolds is to Die for!!!! Amazing!!!!
How about a Very convincing line up of GT40's then???
20170813_121754 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Or The Sweeney???
20170813_120454 by John Taylor, on Flickr
What about an Original Cossie then????
20170813_121040 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I have honestly run out of Terms for how good the standard was here. so how about a nice old Crusader then??? These were and still are Great Cars!!!
20170813_130851 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Final Cortina.... Promise!!!!
20170813_131220 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I hope the colour comes out??? This was amazing!!!!
20170813_134808 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20170813_134823 by John Taylor, on Flickr
How about this for the Drag Strip then. The chaos in this were so proud of this, they could not wait to get out and show off the Engine!!!! A Mind Boggling 8HP!!!!!
20170813_125710 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Nick, I think you got a Pic of the Engine, I was too busy chatting with them!!! Ops!!!
Quite a Rare sight now-a-days!!! The Orion, 1.6i.....
20170813_123257 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, I think that is all from me for now, just finally this from over the Pond!!! I did struggle to fit it in the Camera!!!!
20170813_130801 by John Taylor, on Flickr
I actually think this was bigger from this angle!!!! Talk about a Big Block!!!!
20170813_130753 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, as ever. I hope you've enjoyed looking through these as much as I (And Nick.) did taking them. I'm really paying for it now with the Sun Burn!!!! Cheers all,
John...
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Hey John, here you go fella...8hp at its best. What a cracking little engine and yep the two old boys were characters indeedTaff50ish wrote:How about this for the Drag Strip then. The chaos in this were so proud of this, they could not wait to get out and show off the Engine!!!! A Mind Boggling 8HP!!!!!
20170813_125710 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Nick, I think you got a Pic of the Engine, I was too busy chatting with them!!! Ops!!!
2017-08-14_09-51-28 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
John your pictures are superb fella. Really enjoyed looking through them mate. Good of you to add them. Nice one ! Already looking forward to next year but we must get our Capri's on display next time. What a show...What a show indeed !!!!
All the best mate
Nick
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Brilliant pics John
Must be nearly every model there that was ever made.....
That Mk4 Cortina 3.0S could be the same car that I saw locally last month.
Nice to see the Orion, which as you say is a rare sight nowadays.
Andy
Must be nearly every model there that was ever made.....
That Mk4 Cortina 3.0S could be the same car that I saw locally last month.
Nice to see the Orion, which as you say is a rare sight nowadays.
Andy
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Can't believe I forgot to add this beauty...just for you Andy....an XRandyd wrote:Must be nearly every model there that was ever made.....
20170813_130933 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130948 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now...that's a bit better....a Fiesta to add to the selection as well
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Thanks Nick I would have been surprised if there weren't a few XR's there.....It looks great as do all the photos taken.
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Re: Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Fantastic set of pictures guys, what a day, stunning lineup of cars & the weather really played ball. As always, both your cars looked amazing & the attendance of a large number of Capri's in the show must have made your day. Arnoldhar, your car is a stunner, the prize was well deserved. Like John, I'm a big fan of Mk3 cortina's, really like the mk4 3.0S in green too. Good to see the Orion in shows now, used to have a white 1.6 Ghia, loved it at the time.
Thanks for posting these.
Cheers,
Rob
Thanks for posting these.
Cheers,
Rob